With the release of his album '85 to Africa,' Jidenna becomes an ambassador for Pan-Africa, opening a door for Black Americans to get in touch with their African roots and for Africans to feel seen and heard. Jeffrey Bissoy shares a closer look at the album and at Jidenna's significance as an artist and more.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Beck talks with Jill Riley about his new record, working with Pharrell Williams, and his recent high-profile recording session at Paisley Park.

In St. Paul for a show at the Palace Theatre, FKA twigs stopped by The Current studio to talk with Sean McPherson about some of her artistic decision-making on Magdalene, and the magic surrounding the time she performed at Paisley Park.

The Current's Program Director Jim McGuinn reflects on the team's trip to uncover new music at Iceland Airwaves 2019.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Watch Chris Thile, mandolin impresario and 'Live From Here' host, delight an audience of lucky winners with a 30-minute solo #MicroShow set recorded live at the Fine Line in Minneapolis in August 2019.

Watch English indie-pop band Penelope Isles perform a set of songs recorded live at The Current Day Party at Iceland Airwaves.

Norwegian singer-songwriter Marie Ulven releases songs as Girl in Red; watch Ulven perform a set at The Current Day Party at Iceland Airwaves.